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This is what happens when our options become limited . . .
Omar Tyree, a New York Times and Essence magazine bestseller, an NAACP
Image Award and Phyllis Wheatley Literary Prize winner, and the originator of
contemporary “urban classic” novels that have spawned a national wave of
“urban/street literature,” hits home again with Corrupted, a timely and
innovative serial ebook.
In an era where hundreds of aspiring writers play an anxious game of
musical chairs to entice a shrinking group of New-York-based book editors to buy
their freshly printed manuscripts and grant their dreams of becoming
nationally published authors, Vincent Biddle reigns supreme.
Coined the man with the “golden eye”, in the past decade, Vincent, a
native Bronze, New Yorker, has hand-picked, edited and positioned more than a
dozen bestselling books from his stable of authors, while generating more than
a hundred million dollars in revenue for the Williams & Klein Publishing
Group.
Vincent can’t miss and can do wrong, as he rises to a powerful senior
editor position with the publisher. But as he rises, so does his ego, creating a
reckless and eccentric craving for personal and professional
experimentations.
Vincent asks himself, “What will these writers all do to become bestsellers
and remain in the public limelight?”
With a tight circle of volatile authors in his midst, their every weakness
soon becomes bait to be used against them, while their power-dunk editor
assumes a position of absolute authority. And things fall apart around them.
Corrupted, a serial ebook of aspirations, fame, fortune, sex, shame and
scandal, as Omar Tyree uncovers the dark, passionate and sinister side of the
American publishing industry. Rated R.
This is what happens when our options become limited . . .
Omar Tyree, a New York Times and Essence magazine bestseller, an NAACP
Image Award and Phyllis Wheatley Literary Prize winner, and the originator of
contemporary “urban classic” novels that have spawned a national wave of
“urban/street literature,” hits home again with Corrupted, a timely and
innovative serial ebook.
In an era where hundreds of aspiring writers play an anxious game of
musical chairs to entice a shrinking group of New-York-based book editors to buy
their freshly printed manuscripts and grant their dreams of becoming
nationally published authors, Vincent Biddle reigns supreme.
Coined the man with the “golden eye”, in the past decade, Vincent, a
native Bronze, New Yorker, has hand-picked, edited and positioned more than a
dozen bestselling books from his stable of authors, while generating more than
a hundred million dollars in revenue for the Williams & Klein Publishing
Group.
Vincent can’t miss and can do wrong, as he rises to a powerful senior
editor position with the publisher. But as he rises, so does his ego, creating a
reckless and eccentric craving for personal and professional
experimentations.
Vincent asks himself, “What will these writers all do to become bestsellers
and remain in the public limelight?”
With a tight circle of volatile authors in his midst, their every weakness
soon becomes bait to be used against them, while their power-dunk editor
assumes a position of absolute authority. And things fall apart around them.
Corrupted, a serial ebook of aspirations, fame, fortune, sex, shame and
scandal, as Omar Tyree uncovers the dark, passionate and sinister side of the
American publishing industry. Rated R.
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About the author
Omar Tyree
106 books930 followersOmar Tyree, a New York Times best-selling author, a 2001 NAACP Image Award recipient for Outstanding Literature in Fiction, and a 2006 Phillis Wheatley Literary Award winner for Body of Work in Urban Fiction, has published 16 books and has sold nearly 2 million copies worldwide that has generated more than $30 million.
With a degree in Print Journalism from Howard University in 1991, Tyree has been recognized as one of the most renowned contemporary writers in the literary community. He is also an informed and passionate speaker on various community-related and intellectual topics. Now entering the world of feature films, business lectures, and children’s books, Tyree is a tireless creator and visionary of few limitations.
Tyree is a popular speaker on the university and corporate circuits. In his “Equation for Life” lecture, Tyree weaves together a full-proof formula for attaining lifelong success in business, as well as everyday living. Ideal for innovation, corporate sales and marketing teams, one attendee who heard the lecture commented, “Omar Tyree’s Equation for Life speech made me rethink my whole life - it has given me the focus I need.” The success of the speeches over the last 11 years landed Tyree his first nonfiction book deal with John Wiley, the number 1 business publisher in the world. The Equation: Applying the 4 Indisputable Components of Business Success, is being released in early January 2009.
As an author, journalist, performance poet, songwriter, screenwriter,entrepreneur, innovator of various creations, and an energetic and fiery speaker, Tyree is no stranger to the world of contemporary urban influence. Tyree became one of the dominant literary promoters of the 1990s, leading to offers of publishing deals by a number of influential mainstream book publishers. In 1995, he signed a lucrative two-book arrangement with publishing powerhouse Simon & S chuster. A few years later, Tyree signed an undisclosed long-term contract that established him amongst Simon & Schuster’s top authors.
His journey as an entrepreneur began in his early 20s when he started the book publishing company Mar Productions, to release his earliest works of fiction. Tyree’s entrepreneurial ventures have evolved to include the Urban Literacy Project as a nonprofit organization to inspire reading, writing, thinking,visualization, application and financial literacy skills among disadvantaged youth and adults. He has also formed Renaissance Entertainment Group, a partnership with self-made multimillionaire Arthur Wylie, to produce Tyree’s body of fiction novels into feature films.
Tyree’s articles have been published in the Washington Post, Essence, Upscale, Ebony, TheDailyVoice.com and several other publications
With a degree in Print Journalism from Howard University in 1991, Tyree has been recognized as one of the most renowned contemporary writers in the literary community. He is also an informed and passionate speaker on various community-related and intellectual topics. Now entering the world of feature films, business lectures, and children’s books, Tyree is a tireless creator and visionary of few limitations.
Tyree is a popular speaker on the university and corporate circuits. In his “Equation for Life” lecture, Tyree weaves together a full-proof formula for attaining lifelong success in business, as well as everyday living. Ideal for innovation, corporate sales and marketing teams, one attendee who heard the lecture commented, “Omar Tyree’s Equation for Life speech made me rethink my whole life - it has given me the focus I need.” The success of the speeches over the last 11 years landed Tyree his first nonfiction book deal with John Wiley, the number 1 business publisher in the world. The Equation: Applying the 4 Indisputable Components of Business Success, is being released in early January 2009.
As an author, journalist, performance poet, songwriter, screenwriter,entrepreneur, innovator of various creations, and an energetic and fiery speaker, Tyree is no stranger to the world of contemporary urban influence. Tyree became one of the dominant literary promoters of the 1990s, leading to offers of publishing deals by a number of influential mainstream book publishers. In 1995, he signed a lucrative two-book arrangement with publishing powerhouse Simon & S chuster. A few years later, Tyree signed an undisclosed long-term contract that established him amongst Simon & Schuster’s top authors.
His journey as an entrepreneur began in his early 20s when he started the book publishing company Mar Productions, to release his earliest works of fiction. Tyree’s entrepreneurial ventures have evolved to include the Urban Literacy Project as a nonprofit organization to inspire reading, writing, thinking,visualization, application and financial literacy skills among disadvantaged youth and adults. He has also formed Renaissance Entertainment Group, a partnership with self-made multimillionaire Arthur Wylie, to produce Tyree’s body of fiction novels into feature films.
Tyree’s articles have been published in the Washington Post, Essence, Upscale, Ebony, TheDailyVoice.com and several other publications
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February 17, 2013
I agree with several reviewers, "there were grammatical errors and that is not something I expect from Omar." However, at the end of each chapter, Omar Tyree states, "read the next exciting, raw and unedited chapter." With that said, I can't comment on the errors. The author has warned me before hand.
One thing I can say, it's truly exciting and raw. Vincent has me hooked. I'm intrigued and want to see what happens to the character along with the others. This is a good story line, one that I'm starting to believe is true to life. I will continue to read. On to Chapter 3.
One thing I can say, it's truly exciting and raw. Vincent has me hooked. I'm intrigued and want to see what happens to the character along with the others. This is a good story line, one that I'm starting to believe is true to life. I will continue to read. On to Chapter 3.
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